Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 297 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Show how ideas connect): Reason: because, the reason is, due to, this is because. Result: so, therefore, as a result, that is why. Example: for example, for instance, such as. Other side: however, but, although, on the other hand.

1. 1.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) as a result (d) on the other hand
2. 2.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) the reason is (c) but (d) on the other hand
4. 4.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example
6. 6.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) due to (d) for example
7. 7.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) although (c) that is why (d) to give an example
9. 9.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) due to (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) however
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) for example
11. 11.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for instance (d) so
13. 13.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) for example (c) however (d) for instance
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) as a result (d) so
15. 15.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) for instance (d) for example
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) although (d) such as
18. 18.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) but
19. 19.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) as a result
21. 21.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) because
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
24. 24.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) Because (c) For example (d) However
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) therefore
26. 26.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
27. 27.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) so (d) because
29. 29.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) this is because (d) the reason is
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
32. 32.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
33. 33.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) such as (d) for instance
35. 35.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
36. 36.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
37. 37.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
38. 38.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False

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